Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMinton'sTaco Station Recipe

Taco Station Recipe

Inspired by Minton's
Time8h
Serves8

Choice of slow cooked verde chicken, carnitas, or barbacoa. Toppings include: Lettuce, Tomato, cilantro, salsas, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Onions, hot sauces. Corn or flour tortillas

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Ingredients

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Proteins

Slow Cooker Verde Sauce

Carnitas Seasoning

Barbacoa Seasoning

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Proteins

  1. 1

    Slow Cook the Chicken

    In a slow cooker, add chicken thighs, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.

  2. 2

    Prepare Carnitas

    Rub pork shoulder with cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Place in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until it shreds easily.

  3. 3

    Prepare Barbacoa

    Blend chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add beef chuck roast and the sauce to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 4

    Shred the chicken, carnitas, and barbacoa once cooked. Prepare toppings by chopping lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

  2. 5

    Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

  3. 6

    Set up a taco station with proteins, toppings, and salsas for guests to assemble their own tacos.

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